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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.71, 2,134.35 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.71, 2,134.35 and 545.72 is: 818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.71 : 2,134.35 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.71/2,134.35 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.71x = 2,134.35 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.71x = 1,164,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,746.81/1,423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.11

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